COMPUTER SECURITY AWARENESS
Credit Hours: 2.00
IAI Core:
Semester: Fall 2014
Days: Online
Instructor: Mujeye, Stephen
E-mail: smujeye@mchenry.edu
Phone: 815-455-8544
Office hours:
Office location: A124
Other contact information
NET 180- Section: 001
Online
Lab Hours: 0.00
Lecture
IAI Majors:
Course Begins: 10/15/2014
Times: Online
2.00
Course Ends: 12/11/2014
Room: Online
269-369-9934
Required Course:
Textbook(s): Cyber SafetyEc-Council,(2010). Course Technology.
ISBN: 1435483715
Course Description:
Computer Security Awareness provides students with practical skills for protecting their computer systems from
the increasingly sophisticated attacks that make many home computers vulnerable. These attacks include viruses,
worms and Trojan horses. Students also learn about spyware and adware, as well as how to install and configure
anti-virus, firewall and spyware removal software. This course may be repeated twice due to changing
technology.
Course Prerequisite: CDM 110.
Section Notes:
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Define physical security and how to apply it.
2. Define security and list the 3 basic goals of security.
3. Explain how to be prepared for a security attack.
4. Explain how WLAN functions and identify some of its weaknesses.
5. Explain the importance of information security.
6. Explain why risk assessment and user responsibilities are part of security policy.
7. Identify risks associated with using the Web and describe the preventative measures used to minimize
Web attacks.
8. Identify vulnerabilities associated with e-mail and the technologies that can be used to protect e-mail.
9. List and describe 3 types of network attacks.
10. List the categories of individuals who break into computers.
11. List the parts of a business continuity plan.
12. List the steps that are important for keeping alert to security attacks.
13. Identify the different types of data security.
14. Demonstrate proficiency in identifying attackers and specifying their method of attack.
15. Discuss some of the challenges of making a computer secure.
16. Generate a list of good practices that a Human Resources Department should follow to improve
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information security.
17. Configure operating system security.
18. Demonstrate the knowledge on how to safeguard a system.
19. Give an overview of how networks work.
20.Illustrate how network defenses can be used to enhance network security perimeters.
21. Label ways an organization and a user can resist security attacks.
Course Outline:
I.
Introduction to Security
A. What is Information Security?
B. Why Information Security Is Important
C. Attacker Profiles
D. How Attackers Attack
E. Safeguarding a System
F. Information Security: The Big Picture
II.
Personal Computer Security
A. Physical Security
B. Data Security
C. Operating System Security
III.
Organizational Security
A. Security Policy
B. Human Resource Procedures
C. Business Continuity Plan
IV.
Internet Security
A. The World Wide Web
B. Web Security through Browser Settings
C. E-Mail
V.
Network Security
A. How Networks Work
B. Network Attacks
C. Network Defenses
D. Wireless Networks
VI.
Total Security
A. The Security Challenge
B. Prepare for Attacks
C. Keep Alert
D. Resist Attack
Assignments and Grading Criteria
METHOD(S) OF EVALUATION:
CATEGORY
Labs/Projects
Blogs
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DESCRIPTION
8 Projects
8 Blogs
TOTAL %
25%
10%
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Online Quizzes
Fina Exam
Total
8 Quizzes
1 Exam
25%
40%
100%
Grading Scale
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
Below 60%
A
B
C
D
F
Policies
Late work/make-up policy:
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Students are responsible for making up any missed work or material due to absences prior to the
next class session.
Assignments must be turned in on time, otherwise a grade a zero will be earned. Anything submitted
after the assignments are due is considered late.
If proper communication was received in advance of the due date, homework and labs will still be
accepted with a penalty of 15% per day late.
No revisions on final submissions of lab work.
Absolutely no work will be accepted past the last day of classes.
Weekly Course Schedule
Week
1
10/15/14
2
10/22/14
3
10/29/14
4
11/05/14
5
11/13/14
6
11/20/14
Readings
Canvas
Assignments / Assessments
Introductions
https://mchenry.instructur Chapter 1 Quiz
e.com/
Chapter 1 Blog
Chapter 1 Review Questions
Chapters 1Foundations of Security
Chapter 2 Quiz
Chapters 2- Basic
Chapter 2 Blog
Security Procedures
Project 2
Chapter 3 Quiz
Chapters 3 – Desktop
Chapter 3 Blog
Security
Projects 3
Chapter 4 Quiz
Chapters 4 –
Administering Windows Chapter 4 Blog
Projects 4
Securely
Chapter 5 Quiz
Chapters 5 – Security
Chapter 5 Blog
Threats and Attacks
Projects 5
Chapter 6 Quiz
Chapters 6 – Incident
Chapter 6 Blog
Response
Projects 6
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Due Dates
Due Tuesday 10/21 at 11:59pm,
cst
Due Tuesday 10/28 at 11:59pm,
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Due Tuesday 11/04 at 11:59pm,
cst
Due Tuesday 11/12 at 11:59pm,
cst
Due Tuesday 11/19 at 11:59pm,
cst
Due Tuesday 11/26 at 11:59pm,
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7
11/27/14
8
12/04/14
9
12/10/14
Chapter 7 Quiz
Chapter 7 Blog
Projects 6
Chapter 8 – Working on Chapter 8 Quiz
Chapter 8 Blog
the Internet
Projects 8
Due Tuesday 12/03 at 11:59pm,
cst
Final Exam
Due Tuesday 12/11 at 5pm, cst
Chapters 7 – Secure
Internet Access
Final Exam
Due Tuesday 12/10 at 11:59pm,
cst
Withdrawals: The last day to drop this course is 11/27/2014. Failure to attend class does not constitute official
withdrawal. If students are considering a withdrawal, they should consult directly with the instructor and an
academic advisor. Students may withdraw from a class through the Registration Office, either in person or by fax:
(815) 455-3766. In their request, students should include their name, student ID number, course prefix, number
and section, course title, instructor, reason for withdrawing, and their signature. Withdrawal from a course will not
be accepted over the telephone.
Please refer to the following link for other important college dates: www.mchenry.edu/academiccalendar.asp
Special Needs Statement
McHenry County College offers support services for students with special needs. It is your responsibility to meet
with the Special Needs Coordinator and provide current documentation regarding a disability. Please call or stop
by the Special Needs Department, (815) 455-8676, Room A260, as soon as possible if you would like more
information about the accommodations that are available. In addition, it is important for you to discuss those
accommodations with your instructor so you are fully able to participate in this course.
Academic Integrity
As an educational community, McHenry County College values the pursuit of academic excellence and integrity.
In accordance with this philosophy and Chapter 10, Act 5 of the 1994 Illinois Community College Act, academic
dishonesty in any form, including cheating, plagiarism, and all other acts of academic theft, is considered
intolerable. Appropriate sanctions, up to and including suspension from the College will be imposed by
authorized College personnel.
Copyright Policy
MCC will maintain current procedures and guidelines to ensure that all staff and students comply with applicable
copyright laws and other intellectual property protection laws. The College will encourage staff and students to
engage in the development of intellectual property and facilitate ownership protections with respect to such
development of intellectual property.
The College expects that staff and students will act responsibly and ethically in a manner consistent with all
copyright laws and College copyright procedures and guidelines. This policy authorizes the College to adopt and
maintain such procedures and guidelines necessary to ensure compliance with copyright laws and to facilitate
ownership protection with respect to the development of intellectual property.
Student Code of Conduct and the Judicial Process
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Consistent with the MCC mission is an expectation that students will govern themselves in terms of appropriate
behavior with emphasis on self-respect and respect for others. It is the practice of the College to respect the
properly exercised rights of its students. The College recognizes a student’s rights within the institution to
freedom of speech, inquiry and assembly; to the peaceful pursuit of education; and to the reasonable use of
services and facilities at MCC.
MCC has adopted a Student Code of Conduct and judicial process to maintain a learning environment of respect,
civility, safety, and integrity for all members of the MCC community.
Whenever possible, sanctions for violations of the Student Code of Conduct may be educational in nature.
However, violations affecting the health and safety of members of the MCC community are deemed to be the
most serious. Therefore, acts of violence, threats or dangerous behavior are most likely to result in a suspension
from the College. Violations of the academic dishonesty policy may also result in suspension or expulsion from
the institution and/or reduced or failing grade.
Children on Campus
For the safety of children on campus, children (i.e., less than 16 years of age) are not permitted on campus
unattended by a parent/guardian, except when they are attending classes offered by MCC for children. The
College requires that no children be allowed into a classroom/laboratory environment, including the Testing
Center, Learning Center and computer labs, solely for the purpose of a parent/guardian to provide direct
supervision of his/her child.
Teaching Schedule
The scheduling of the activities and teaching strategies on this syllabus, but not the objectives or content, may be
altered at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Resources
The following are useful resources available to you as a student at McHenry County College:
Advising and Transfer Center:
Phone (815) 479-7565; Office A257
www.mchenry.edu/ATC/Index.asp
Library:
Phone (815) 455-8533; Office A212
www.mchenry.edu/library
Counseling:
Phone (815) 455-8765; Office A257
www.mchenry.edu/counseling
Special Needs:
Phone (815) 455-8676; Office A260
www.mchenry.edu/specialneeds
Tutoring and Study Skills (Sage Learning
Center):
Phone (815) 455-8579; Office A247
www.mchenry.edu/sage
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Financial Aid:
Phone (815) 455-8761; Office A262
www.mchenry.edu/financialaid
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